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Bentonville, AR | January 23, 2012

2012-01-25T21:53:00.004-06:00

#155 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

I'm going to be in Arkansas a lot this year.

St. Louis, MO | January 17, 2012

2012-01-17T21:05:00.005-06:00

#609 Embassy Suites St. Louis - Airport

In and out today and missed the big snowstorm last weekend.

Houston, TX | January 15, 2012

2012-01-17T20:51:00.004-06:00

#616 Aloft Houston By The Galleria

Perfect weather for a 26.2 mile run today. Cross Houston off the marathon bucket list. Added bonus with the US Marathon Olympic Trials yesterday - up close with the men's and women's winners.

Austin, TX | January 12, 2012

2012-01-17T20:40:00.005-06:00

#702 Renaissance Austin Hotel

Love love love Austin. Great Texas 'cue. Especially if served out of a trailer at JMueller's.

Houston, TX | November 8, 2011

2011-11-09T20:26:00.004-06:00

#614 Aloft Houston By The Galleria

I've been in Houston a lot lately but this should be it for awhile. 5-mile run this morning was humid despite the 60 degree weather. I'll be back in January to watch the US Marathon Olympic Trials and to run the Houston Marathon.

Houston, TX | November 3, 2011

2011-11-05T21:13:00.004-05:00

#311 Marriott Houston Westchase

I guess a return stay with the indoor view isn't so unusual when you don't have status with Marriott.

Chicago, IL | November 1, 2011

2011-11-01T21:59:00.001-05:00

#531 Doubletree Chicago Schaumburg

Great 6 mile run in the Ned Brown Forest Preserve of Cook County, just beyond those buildings in the distance.

Houston, TX | October 27, 2011

2011-10-30T20:59:00.003-05:00

#1211 Hilton Houston Westchase

Front desk staff kindly provided 3 band aids and 2 alcohol swabs after I wiped out on my 7-mile run. Ran the last couple of miles bleeding quite nicely from my right knee down to my sock.

Bentonville, AR | October 12, 2011

2011-10-13T21:12:00.005-05:00

#235 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

My 6-mile run was cancelled due to overnight thunderstorms - settled for 3 miles in the gym instead.

Houston, TX | October 6, 2011

2011-10-06T21:23:00.003-05:00

#325 Marriott Houston Westchase

Unusual indoor view of the hotel's central atrium.

San Jose, CA | September 21, 2011

2011-09-21T22:10:00.004-05:00

#835 Wyndham San Jose

Nice seeing mountains for a change.

Plano, TX | September 12, 2011

2011-09-13T21:33:00.001-05:00

#412 The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano

Their slogan is "Five-Star Treatment For Your Heart. And You", and they sure lived up to it. An excellent facility, very professional, great service, top-notch medical care. I'm very fortunate.

Cocoa Beach, FL | July 25, 2011

2011-07-25T07:45:00.003-05:00

#305 Waters Edge East

Sunrise over the Atlantic. The beginning of the end of our Florida vacation.

Orlando, FL | July 21, 2011

2011-07-20T20:54:00.004-05:00

#544 Waldorf Astoria Orlando

A beautiful hotel inside and out, with a nice view overlooking the Par 4 Hole #1 at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. Spent a relaxing afternoon chilling by the pool yesterday to get ready for a full day of EPCOT today. Tomorrow, the Magic Kingdom.

Orlando, FL | July 20, 2011

2011-07-20T07:29:00.005-05:00

#1131 Doubletree Orlando Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Two favorites from two days of Universal Studios are also the tallest: the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit ride at Universal Studios Orlando, and Hogwarts in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure.

Naples, FL | July 16, 2011

2011-07-16T20:51:00.003-05:00

#327 Edgewater Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel and best sea shells ever!

Key West, FL | July 14, 2011

2011-07-14T14:04:00.002-05:00

#203 Casa Marina

Opened on New Year's Day 1920, Casa Grande has been visited by several Florida hurricanes, Presidents Hoover and Truman, Hollywood celebs from Rita Hayworth to JLo, and royalty from Princess Grace of Monaco to one Jacqueline Bouvier.

Bentonville, AR | June 14, 2011

2011-06-17T21:16:00.004-05:00

#530 Doubletree Guest Suites Bentonville/Rogers

About a mile and a half past those trees is the world headquarters of Walmart.

Oklahoma City, OK | May 25, 2011

2011-05-25T22:56:00.009-05:00

#628 Embassy Suites Oklahoma City - Will Rogers World Airport

Wishful thinking yesterday. One more tornado kept me from getting home, passing just south of OKC airport while everyone in the terminal was evacuated downstairs to the baggage claim area. After OKC reopened, my flight eventually got cancelled because the same storm system was bearing down on DFW too.

Tulsa, OK | May 23, 2011

2011-05-23T22:52:00.002-05:00

#1533 Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown

Thunderstorm on the horizon. No more tornadoes hopefully.

Bentonville, AR | May 23, 2011

2011-05-23T22:43:00.002-05:00

#333 Doubletree Guest Suites Bentonville/Rogers

Been getting a lot of rain lately all over the south.

Denison, TX | May 13, 2011

2011-05-15T22:42:00.002-05:00

Cabin #6 Eisenhower State Park

Who needs a musty cabin, or a tent for that matter, when you can sleep flat on your back in your car? Syd and I were happy campers :-)

Orlando, FL | April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T20:49:00.004-05:00

#6160 Walt Disney World Dolphin

Do you see the view of the Happiest Place on Earth? Me neither.

Bentonville, AR | April 12, 2011

2011-04-13T20:44:00.005-05:00

#226 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

Springtime in Arkansas. At the rate I'm going, I'll see all four seasons. They already keep giving me the same room.

Kansas City, MO | April 5, 2011

2011-04-06T22:21:00.003-05:00

#1002 Embassy Suites Kansas City - Plaza

I finally got me some Jack Stack Kansas City BBQ!

Atlanta, GA | April 1, 2011

2011-04-04T23:53:00.004-05:00

#1040 Lowes Atlanta

Excel 16 Red National comes in tied for 9th out of 104 teams in the Big South Volleyball Tournament!

Bentonville, AR | February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T17:31:00.004-06:00

#226 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

No more snow!

Bentonville, AR | February 2, 2011

2011-02-02T16:37:00.002-06:00

#216 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

That's why I'm in day 3 of my 2-day trip.

Houston, TX | January 29, 2011

2011-01-29T14:20:00.004-06:00

#2506 Doubletree Guest Suites Houston by the Galleria

Cheer America Nationals this weekend. Go 1 Spirit Junior 5's!!!.

Bentonville, AR | January 25, 2011

2011-01-25T07:03:00.000-06:00

#226 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

Winter in Arkansas.

Bentonville, AR | January 18, 2011

2011-01-25T00:46:00.003-06:00

#242 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

Capturing the garbage truck that picked up the dumpster outside my window at 6:00 am this morning would have made this pic extra special.

Tulsa, OK | January 17, 2011

2011-01-25T00:42:00.002-06:00

#314 Aloft Tulsa

On the road again ...

Wichita, KS | December 22, 2010

2010-12-22T21:04:00.002-06:00

#410 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

This is what a sunny 22^oF / -5^oC morning looks like.

Kansas City, MO | December 9, 2010

2010-12-11T10:37:00.005-06:00

#130 Hilton President Kansas City

Too short a trip this time to get KC BBQ. That can't happen again.

Las Vegas, NV | Dec 4, 2010

2010-12-04T17:13:00.003-06:00

#31-721 MGM Signature Tower 2

Back in Vegas for tomorrow's marathon. Ran a warmup Santa 5K attempt to break the Guinness Book of Records this morning. This is a rare view for me from the east side of the Strip looking back at Planet Hollywood on the right and the new City Center complex straight ahead behind the white building.

Las Vegas, NV | November 15, 2010

2010-11-23T21:35:00.000-06:00

#12065 Bellagio

Every once in a while I'll have to settle for the "mountain" view room. Vegas - I'll see you again in 2 weeks.

Bentonville, AR | November 11, 2010

2010-11-11T21:28:00.003-06:00

#206 Doubletree Guest Suites Bentonville/Rogers

Next door neighbor to the Doubletree. I like being on this side better.

Wichita, KS | October 21, 2010

2010-10-26T21:26:00.004-05:00

#302 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

The fall weather was nice here too, nice enough for me to work in a 5-mile run right after this picture was taken in the early evening, before dinner.

Bentonville, AR | October 20, 2010

2010-10-26T21:22:00.002-05:00

#230 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

We've been having some really good fall weather all over the country the past few weeks.

Atlanta, GA | October 13, 2010

2010-10-14T20:11:00.004-05:00

#915 Westin Buckhead Atlanta

Nice location in Buckhead and right by a Marta station. I can get to the airport and the office easily from here for only $2.50 one way!

Tulsa, OK | October 8, 2010

2010-10-08T21:48:00.005-05:00

#733 Crowne Plaza Tulsa

Got in past midnight on the last flight in and worked until 3:00. Daybreak came a little early.

Houston, TX | October 6, 2010

2010-10-08T21:37:00.003-05:00

#222 Hilton Garden Inn Houston Westbelt

My first time in Chinatown a couple miles from the office but did not have a chance to check out the food.

Houston, TX | September 30, 2010

2010-09-30T23:59:00.000-05:00

#1219 Hilton Houston Westchase

Here for another fiscal quarter-end. It turned out to be a good one.

Atlanta, GA | September 16, 2010

2010-09-17T22:30:00.004-05:00

#614 Hilton Suites Atlanta

Yes, I got lost driving from the airport to the hotel - AGAIN. Why does every street here have least 2 of the Peachtree Perimeter Dunwoody words in them?

Greensboro, NC | September 15, 2010

2010-09-17T22:23:00.004-05:00

#610 Embassy Suites Greensboro - Airport

Back for more trucker rodeo. Years from now we'll look at this and say "look at that old Pepsi logo!".

Bentonville, AR | August 31, 2010

2010-08-31T23:35:00.000-05:00

#242 Hilton Garden Inn Bentonville

Yeah, I'm in Arkansas a lot these days.

Bentonville, AR | August 24, 2010

2010-08-24T23:29:00.000-05:00

#339 Doubletree Guest Suites Bentonville/Rogers

This is actually a better view than if that billboard was rotated 90 degrees.

Houston, TX | August 18, 2010

2010-08-21T22:15:00.004-05:00

#1114 Hilton Houston Westchase

Week 3 of marathon training intersected with humidity-town, even at 6:00 am. No pain.

Tulsa, OK | August 4, 2010

2010-08-05T21:35:00.003-05:00

#710 Crowne Plaza Tulsa

I like this location downtown, even if they did close the Starbucks in the lobby since my last visit.

Bentonville, AR | July 26, 2010

2010-07-27T22:47:00.003-05:00

#433 Doubletree Guest Suites Bentonville/Rogers

Singapore to Bentonville is quite a change, like in Boeing 777 to Embraer ER4 for instance. Nevertheless this is a newish hotel, quite pleasant and comfortable.

Singapore, SIN | July 15, 2010

2010-07-23T19:17:00.002-05:00

#1877 Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Our view from this newly opened casino hotel overlooks what used to be the downtown waterfront. We would be standing in the water if not for the reclaimed land on which this hotel now stands, thus making the artificial Marina Bay in front of us.

Singapore, SIN | July 13, 2010

2010-07-23T19:12:00.002-05:00

12th Floor, IOI Building, Middle Road

Just one work related all-nighter on this vacation. It's not much of a picture but the best I could do at 5:30am as I finished my "day".

Bentonville, AR | July 6, 2010

2010-07-07T22:19:00.002-05:00

#630 Aloft Rogers-Bentonville

Very surprised and impressed with my first stay at an Aloft. It's definitely got the W effect.

Wichita, KS | July 6, 2010

2010-07-07T22:14:00.003-05:00

#230 Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Waterfront

A view like this led to a 4-mile run at 6:00 am this morning. Perfect, cool, crisp morning air.

Houston, TX | June 28, 2010

2010-06-28T22:47:00.003-05:00

#1220 Hilton Houston Westchase

First signs from Topical Storm Alex, not even due until Thursday.

Wichita, KS | June 22, 2010

2010-06-11T20:08:00.004-05:00

#202 Marriott Courtyard Wichita East

Dropped off the family this morning on their way to Hong Kong, and I ended up in Kansas instead. It's all good - I'll join them in a few weeks.

Charlotte, NC | June 2, 2010

2010-06-03T22:20:00.002-05:00

#409 Homewood Suites Davidson

I almost got the same room again

Van, TX | May 15, 2010

2010-05-16T22:49:00.005-05:00

Cabin 16, Sky Ranch

Loft view from our cabin, camping with the 2nd grade Funky Monkeys tribe.

Chicago, IL | May 11, 2010

2010-05-13T20:05:00.005-05:00

#710 Hilton Lisle/Napierville

Scanning the skies for extra-terrestrial life?

Tulsa, OK | May 7, 2010

2010-05-09T14:08:00.002-05:00

#1125 Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills

Same room three floors higher than last time.

Kona, HI | April 24, 2010

2010-04-24T14:42:00.004-05:00

#1521 Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast

5 days of R&R if I can resist the crackberry. Ran 5 miles this morning starting in darkness and ending in the early morning light, mountains in the background, wind and surf next to me; my favorite Hawaiian experience.

Houston, TX | April 19, 2010

2010-04-22T22:06:00.003-05:00

#652 Hilton Houston Westchase

Triangular extensions on the exterior wall leads to a prism-like office on the inside.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL | April 12, 2010

2010-04-16T21:44:00.003-05:00

#1752 Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

Backside view of the intercoastal. In Florida for 1 week at annual Sales Kickoff. Intense. Really. Our company doesn't mess around.

Charlotte, NC | March 23, 2010

2010-03-23T20:24:00.004-05:00

#419 Homewood Suites Davidson

Deja vu

St. Louis, MO | March 18, 2010

2010-03-18T15:01:00.005-05:00

#1048 Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront

In St. Louis for the Hoosier Mideast Volleyball Tournament this weekend. Sam is on the Excel 14 National team. The Arch is literally behind us across the street, and we got the "city" view instead. Looking forward to some exciting VB. Go Excel!!!

Charlotte, NC | February 23, 2010

2010-02-23T22:26:00.002-06:00

#419 Homewood Suites Davidson

Back in funky urban renewal town. Same place as last time, but looking out the front.

Plano, TX | February 6, 2010

2010-02-07T21:18:00.005-06:00

#439 NYLO Plano

Dinner at Urban Crust, a local Plano restaurant for great wood-fired pizza and rooftop bar with beers on tap served at 32 degrees. After dinner music and drinks at The Loft in the NYLO. Happy 22nd, S :-)

Wichita, KS | February 4, 2010

2010-02-06T11:23:00.002-06:00

#420 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

Baby it's cold outside!

Houston, TX | February 2, 2010

2010-02-06T11:18:00.002-06:00

#113 Homewood Suites Houston-Westchase

That's the mother ship World Headquarters and the reason for most of my trips to Houston.

Pleasanton, CA | January 28, 2010

2010-01-28T23:09:00.004-06:00

#338 Marriott Pleasanton

The sun broke through on the morning of my 3rd day in California. Nice to be out on the west coast for a change.

Wichita, KS | January 22, 2010

2010-01-23T10:56:00.003-06:00

#228 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

A foggy morning for my 6:30am flight home to Dallas. Been on the road all week and can't wait to get back.

Atlanta, GA | January 19, 2010

2010-01-23T10:52:00.005-06:00

#2704 Hilton Atlanta

$2.50 and a 20 minute ride on MARTA will get you from Hartsfield airport to downtown Atlanta. It's a sweet deal.

Tulsa, OK | January 12, 2010

2010-01-12T21:27:00.003-06:00

#1408 Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown

It's been cold lately all over the south. 40's in Miami last week, 30's in Dallas over the weekend, and 20's here in Tulsa.

Boca Raton, FL | January 7, 2010

2010-01-07T19:22:00.003-06:00

#500 Hilton Suites Boca Raton

I was last here in 1992 as a 1st year manager with Andersen Consulting. LMS was all of 4 years old when she came by to visit.

Miami, FL | January 5, 2010

2010-01-06T23:19:00.003-06:00

#1706 Inter Continental Miami

Somewhere out there is South Beach. Maybe next time ...

Ft. Lauderdale, FL | December 21, 2009

2009-12-21T23:09:00.005-06:00

#525 Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport/North Cruiseport Hotel

Checked in after sunset and will be leaving before sunrise for an early morning flight home. This is the only view I'll get.

Boca Raton, FL | December 21, 2009

2009-12-21T23:04:00.003-06:00

#729 Hilton Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton

Looking out the front for a change, but all there is to be had is I-95.

Wichita, KS | December 10, 2009

2009-12-12T22:15:00.003-06:00

#200 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road
Searchin' in the sun for another overload
I hear you singin' in the wire, I can hear you through the whine
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

I know I need a small vacation but it don't look like rain
And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain
And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time
And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line

Greensboro, NC | December 8, 2009

2009-12-08T22:22:00.004-06:00

#511 Embassy Suites Greensboro - Airport

Triple pane glass did a fantastic job keeping out road noise from below. I hardly noticed the 24-hour 18-wheeler derby going on outside.

Boca Raton, FL | December 7, 2009

2009-12-07T22:51:00.005-06:00

#405 Hilton Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton

I'm still working working working, and the seniors are still swinging away.

Charlotte, NC | December 4, 2009

2009-12-04T22:11:00.003-06:00

#528 Homewood Suites Davidson

Funky urban renewal-ish condos looking out towards Lake Norman in the distance.

Houston, TX | December 2, 2009

2009-12-04T00:31:00.003-06:00

#603 Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor

Flags flags flags everywhere. Back for another night after my trip got extended. This is the opposite view looking out the front instead of the back.

Houston, TX | December 1, 2009

2009-12-04T00:23:00.004-06:00

#1314 Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor

Unremarkable view but a very nice modern interior for this new hotel, just barely a month old.

Austin, TX | November 24, 2009

2009-11-24T21:54:00.004-06:00

#464 Doubletree Hotel Austin

My own private balcony opening out to the UT campus in the distance. You can almost make out the UT Tower if you try real hard.

Boca Raton, FL | November 23, 2009

2009-11-24T21:44:00.005-06:00

#806 Hilton Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton

Senior citizens warming up at Deerfield Country Club. Yeah, even that would beat my day at work. This is almost the same vantage point as my last stay here, which was in the room next door.

Little Rock, AR | November 18, 2009

2009-11-19T23:53:00.010-06:00

#1206 Doubletree Hotel Little Rock

Looking away from downtown at the Arkansas State Capitol in the distance.

Boca Raton, FL | November 17, 2009

2009-11-19T23:42:00.008-06:00

#807 Hilton Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton

Woke up to storm clouds gathering off the Atlantic coast.

Van, TX | November 7, 2009

2009-11-09T21:00:00.005-06:00

Cabin 18, Sky Ranch

Beautiful fall weather and scenery perfect for camping with your favorite group of 2nd grade daughters and dads.

Houston, TX | November 3, 2009

2009-11-09T20:55:00.003-06:00

#742 Marriott Houston Westchase

Downtown Houston caught in an early morning glow in the distance. It's been a week of comfortably cool weather.

New York City, NY | October 30, 2009

2009-10-30T19:27:00.004-05:00

#1119 Hilton Garden Inn Times Square

Been a while since I was last here and here, but it's great to be back in NYC again! I traded a front side view on the 2nd floor for this back side view on the 11th floor. 2nd floor right over 9th Av traffic? I might as well sleep on the street! Ordinarily I wouldn't care, but I'm here to run the NYC Marathon on Sunday, and the two things I need most are food and sleep!

Wichita, KS | October 28, 2009

2009-10-29T19:02:00.004-05:00

#409 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

Morning rush hour, just like last time. I was premature in my previous post ... but now, next up, New York City!

Wichita, KS | October 22, 2009

2009-10-22T21:08:00.005-05:00

#104 TownePlace Suites Wichita East

Had a great 5 mile run at 54F through the morning mist in Kansas. Next stop, New York City!

Atlanta, GA | October 21, 2009

2009-10-21T22:13:00.003-05:00

#913 Embassy Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center

Deja vu. One floor up, one room over, same view as last time.

Houston, TX | October 11, 2009

2009-10-11T23:55:00.003-05:00

#464 Marriott Houston Westchase

Looking at the Hilton I stayed at the last time I was here. Not earth shattering, but that's about as exciting as it gets in Houston for me, especially since I just spent all day Sunday in training. Ugh!

Wichita, KS | October 7, 2009

2009-10-07T23:30:00.004-05:00

#322 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

God Bless America!

Wichita, KS | September 30, 2009

2009-09-30T18:18:00.001-05:00

#419 Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita-Northeast

I was going to run that bike path again, but a late work night and 2.5 hours sleep didn't make that appealing when 5:45AM rolled around.

Boca Raton, FL | September 23, 2009

2009-09-24T22:49:00.004-05:00

#736 Embassy Suites Boca Raton

4 miles away from the beach but my run was canceled this morning because of a pouring rain at 5:30 am.

St. Louis, MO | September 16, 2009

2009-09-19T18:36:00.002-05:00

#2226 Hilton St. Louis Frontenac

Beautiful magnolia trees beyond the French inspired balconey with wrought iron fencing. Quite peaceful.

Singapore, SIN | September 8, 2009

2009-09-19T18:30:00.004-05:00

12th Floor, IOI Building, Middle Road

Since I spent 4 all-nighters in a row working US hours from Singapore, I think my office in Singapore qualifies as a hotel.

Houston, TX | August 25, 2009

2009-08-25T20:53:00.005-05:00

#1211 Hilton Houston Westchase

Looking straight at the Worldwide HQ of the company I work for ... first tall building from the left.